RUSSIA (Studied in Year 12) This option involves the study of the after-effects of the Russian revolution of 1917 and the mighty Soviet state that emerged. We look at soviet communism through 4 key strands: its government, the economy, the way that people were controlled and the impact on society, looking at women, children and living standards. Finally, we look at the collapse of the USSR in 1991 and Gorbachev’s well intentioned but ultimately failed attempt to reform communism and keep the USSR together. Major figures of the 20th century such as Lenin and Stalin will be look ed at in detail as well as the slightly lesser known leaders Khrushchev and Brezhnev. MAO’S CHINA (Studied in year 12) This option focuses on the transformation of China from a largely rural and inward looking feudal power to a communist dictatorship under Chairman Mao. The aftershocks of these changes are still being felt today as China emerges as a great economic and political power on the world stage. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the nature of Chinese Communism, and how far the promise differed from the reality. Students will look at issues such as the power of Mao as a leader and the drive towards collective farming that resulted in the greatest famine of the 20th century. Students will also look at dramatic events such as the Cultural Revolution which saw ‘normal’ life virtually suspended for several years and the impact of Mao’s policies on the lives of the Chinese people, looking at issues such as gender equality and health and education. Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399-1509 (Studied in year 13) This topic looks at the huge panorama of the 15th century, with such iconic figures as Henry V at the battle of Agincourt, Richard III and the disappearance of the princes in the Tower and the triumph of Henry Tudor at the battle of Bosworth. However, as well as these more famous Kings from our past there will be a whole host of lesser known Kings who either managed to survive, or did not, in the face of continual challenges from their own over mighty subjects and also their own unfitness to rule. This topic is all about personality, intrigue and balancing the demands of kingship which made enormous demands on the person of the king, some who buckled under the strain. Coursework (year 13) The coursework is focused on how different historians can have very different versions of the past. You choose 3 historians that have contrasting views of the same topic and you will need to immerse yourself in that topic so you can decide who has the most accurate interpretation of the past. You might also decide that you can offer a better version of events yourself! We give students the chance to choose from 6 different historical controversies, including the Salem witch trials, Indian Partition in 1947, the Sino -Soviet Split and Stalin’s terror.
- Grade 4 in English (Language or Literature) and 4 in Maths. - Grade 6 in the subjects you wish to study
Unit 1: Russia 1917 -1991: From Lenin to Yeltsin:30% of A-Level, assessed by a 2.15 hour examination. Unit 2: Mao’s China 1949-1976: 20% of A-Level assessed by a 1.30 hour examination Unit 3: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry Tudor: 1399-1509: 30% of A-level, assessed by a 2.15 hour examination Unit 4: Coursework: 20% of A2. Assessed by a 4000 word essay on a single topic.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Corn Gastons, Malmesbury, SN16 0DF |
RUSSIA (Studied in Year 12) This option involves the study of the after-effects of the Russian revolution of 1917 and the mighty Soviet state that emerged. We look at soviet communism through 4 key strands: its government, the economy, the way that people were controlled and the impact on society, looking at women, children and living standards. Finally, we look at the collapse of the USSR in 1991 and Gorbachev’s well intentioned but ultimately failed attempt to reform communism and keep the USSR together. Major figures of the 20th century such as Lenin and Stalin will be look ed at in detail as well as the slightly lesser known leaders Khrushchev and Brezhnev. MAO’S CHINA (Studied in year 12) This option focuses on the transformation of China from a largely rural and inward looking feudal power to a communist dictatorship under Chairman Mao. The aftershocks of these changes are still being felt today as China emerges as a great economic and political power on the world stage. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the nature of Chinese Communism, and how far the promise differed from the reality. Students will look at issues such as the power of Mao as a leader and the drive towards collective farming that resulted in the greatest famine of the 20th century. Students will also look at dramatic events such as the Cultural Revolution which saw ‘normal’ life virtually suspended for several years and the impact of Mao’s policies on the lives of the Chinese people, looking at issues such as gender equality and health and education. Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399-1509 (Studied in year 13) This topic looks at the huge panorama of the 15th century, with such iconic figures as Henry V at the battle of Agincourt, Richard III and the disappearance of the princes in the Tower and the triumph of Henry Tudor at the battle of Bosworth. However, as well as these more famous Kings from our past there will be a whole host of lesser known Kings who either managed to survive, or did not, in the face of continual challenges from their own over mighty subjects and also their own unfitness to rule. This topic is all about personality, intrigue and balancing the demands of kingship which made enormous demands on the person of the king, some who buckled under the strain. Coursework (year 13) The coursework is focused on how different historians can have very different versions of the past. You choose 3 historians that have contrasting views of the same topic and you will need to immerse yourself in that topic so you can decide who has the most accurate interpretation of the past. You might also decide that you can offer a better version of events yourself! We give students the chance to choose from 6 different historical controversies, including the Salem witch trials, Indian Partition in 1947, the Sino -Soviet Split and Stalin’s terror.
- Grade 4 in English (Language or Literature) and 4 in Maths. - Grade 6 in the subjects you wish to study
Unit 1: Russia 1917 -1991: From Lenin to Yeltsin:30% of A-Level, assessed by a 2.15 hour examination. Unit 2: Mao’s China 1949-1976: 20% of A-Level assessed by a 1.30 hour examination Unit 3: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry Tudor: 1399-1509: 30% of A-level, assessed by a 2.15 hour examination Unit 4: Coursework: 20% of A2. Assessed by a 4000 word essay on a single topic.